How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position can feel like an eternity. But as challenging as planks are, side ...

Some of the best exercises are only a minute or two but are the most grueling. They will make you sweat, shake, and possibly collapse at the end, but they will tone you up, build muscle, and whip you ...

You've probably seen online challenges, friends trying it, or simply heard that "planking is the best for abs." But what really happens if you decide to take it a step further and commit to doing a ...

Lie on your right side with your right hip, elbow, and forearm resting on the floor. Keep your right shoulder in line with your elbow and your legs straight (A). Inhale. As you exhale, lift your hips ...

Variety is the spice of life, and that includes your core workout. So if your traditional plank hold (albeit effective) is feeling a little stale, add some heat with a side plank. “More balance, more ...

Once you’ve mastered forearm planks and side planks — two staple variations of the ab exercise — it might be time to take things up a notch with side plank dips. This combo core move challenges your ...

Begin in a side lying forearm plank position with left shoulder over left elbow. Place right leg on top of step platform and left leg extended on ground in front of step. Lift hips up to create one ...